Mauser k98 laminated stock
Hey yall, This is my first post on the forum so i hope its a good one haha I am new to owning and using guns, but definetly not new to military history. I recently bought an RC mauser kar98k. its my...
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Big Al, Welcome to the forum! I'm not much up on laminated stocks, but believe some of the more 'aggressive" techniques can cause the laminate to ...Read More
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A big welcome to the forum Big Al. The last person I knew with that handle was an Army buddy back in the Vietnam era., mid 60's. I might get pinned to the mat on this but I believe the laminated...
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Welcome to the forum Big Al. Cleaning up a stock isn't that difficult it just takes some time. Your goal for the stock will determine what method you use for cleaning it. If you want to restore to a...
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I got the Bishop stock from Thor (Remember that stock Thor?) Yeah, seems I always let the good ones get away from me.Read More
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I agree with Thor's method on everything except Danish Oil. As a matter of fact, I use exactly his process when applying Tru-Oil which is my favorite stock finish. With Danish Oil, and trust me on...
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By the way, my second favorite finish is Polyurethane It may not be kosher for restoring old collectors, but I've had my best results with Poly. It holds up good in the woods. My first real project...
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Well guys, I sat down and did some serious thunking after reading yalls posts, and sorted through all the great and helpful info that you fine fellows have provided me. I have decided to keep it...
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Big Al, I think you are doing a good thing. Let me throw out one more thought on reworking a stock, or any wood for that matter. I was taught the basics of what I know by an antique refinisher I met...
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I agree with Thor on not removing all the oils from this stock, after seeing the pics. This is a beautiful stock. I believe I would try cleaning it up with maybe mineral spirits, and using a heat...
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Unless I wanted to completely keep it as a "collector peice" I would degrease with de-natured alcohol, sand to bring out as much as the natural beauty of the wood as possible, then apply several good...
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